NSQG maintains a library of books and magazines for its members’ use and enjoyment. They are stored on two-wheeled book carts and coded and arranged by subject. At present, there are approximately 750 items in the Library, including both books and magazine subscriptions to American Quilter, Australian Patchwork & Quilting and Quilting Arts.
Each year, the Guild generously supports its Library by funding the purchase of newbooks. Each month, new items can be found on a specially marked Library table at general meetings.
Click here for Library Policies
Click here to download current Book List
(if you see a blank screen, check your “downloads” folder for an Excel file)
New Resources – October 2011
We have a number of new books and DVDs:
- Thread Painting by Nancy Prince
- Insider’s Guide to Quilting Careers by Merry May and Linda J. Hahn
- Point, Click, Quilt by Susan Brubaker Knapp
- Fat Quarter Winners by Monique Dillard
- French Braid Transformation by Jane Hardy Miller
- Artful Applique II byJane Townswick
- Quilting Those Flirty 30’s by Cynthia Tomaszewski
- DVD Those Fantastic Featherweights by David R. McCallum
- DVD Stitched by Jena Moreno
This year we will add a fourth magazine subscription, Machine Quilting Unlimited.
Using the Library
Borrowing Books and Magazines
At the monthly general meetings, from September through May, any member in good standing (dues paid and no fines or books outstanding) can borrow up to 3 items. Just bring your choices to the library table, sign the book card on the inside back of the book or magazine, and enjoy.
Returning Books and Magazines
All borrowed items must be returned at the next general meeting. If not, the borrower’s name will be published in the next month’s newsletter. If you can’t attend the next meeting, ask a friend to return your book for you. You can also call the Librarian and arrange to send her the books by mail. There are penalties for overdue items, so staying current is a good idea. One important point – absolutely no items can be kept over the summer. All items must be returned by the June meeting!
Annual Book Sale
At the June meeting there is a sale of donated books, magazines, patterns, and notions. The money raised helps to defray the cost of books and magazines purchased during the year. View your quilting “stuff” with a critical eye and set aside those appropriate items you may no longer have a use for – someone else is sure to find them a treasure.
Donations
The library is happy to accept donations of books we do not yet have. Perhaps there’s a gap in our library that you could help fill!
Your librarian is always available to answer any questions you may have. Consider volunteering to help at the Library table – it’s a great way to meet people!